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    Explore ecology principles for understanding ecosystems and biodiversity. Learn about ecological interactions, conservation, and environmental sustainability.

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      304 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      525 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Campus BBVA

      The ABC of sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice, Environment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Finance, Economics, Critical Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      228 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Environmental Management & Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Engineering, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Environmental Science, Systems Thinking, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      410 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Y

      Yale University

      Christianity & Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environment and Resource Management, World History, Cultural Responsiveness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Anthropology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Water Resources, Health Informatics, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular ecology courses

    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • The ABC of sustainability : Campus BBVA
    • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
    • Environmental Management & Ethics: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Christianity & Ecology: Yale University
    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva

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